A notary public willfully and with intent to defraud performs a notarial act on a forged Deed of Trust concerning a single-family residence. What is the precise criminal classification of this real estate fraud?

Detailed Explanation

Felony real estate fraud (1-4 units). According to CA Gov. Code section 8214.2(a), a notary public who knowingly and willfully with intent to defraud performs any notarial act in relation to a deed of trust on a single-family residence containing not more than four dwelling units, with knowledge that it is forged, is guilty of a felony.